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Monday, January 17, 2011

cigar box

I keep my stitchery floss, scissors, and needles in cigar boxes. As I get my stitchery projects ready, I can put the needed supplies in a cigar box to keep them separate and organized. I have had my light box, blue pen, and both cotton and linen fabric out today, getting some projects ready to stitch. They are perfect for when I am in the mood to do something while watching television with my husband.

I show several embroidery projects on buttons on my sidebar if you are interested in a little stitchery of your own. And you don't have to smoke cigars to get the cigar boxes : ) They sell them at the cigar shop for 50 cents!

Good Lord's Day to You Elizabeth,I have enjoyed my looking around your little "home in Blogland" I love the little house picture and the way that it is a reminder to you of all of us out here. I just want to ask you "what kind of thread is this in your cigar box? Is it what you use for embroidery, or quilting? I usually see embroidery thread in six strands and you have to separate them out to use, so I was really interested to know what kind these are in your super cigar box.May you have a happy and creative 2011 :0)Val xx Oxfordshire UK

Val, I use Valdani handdyed thread. It is very nice on wool, but I used it on linen and cotton too. I am not an expert at embroidery, so I just use what I like : ) Thanks for stopping by my blog!~elizabeth